HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 17-17 06/06/2017 Supporting the 12th Annual Dump the PumpRESOLUTION NO. 17-17
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 12th ANNUAL NATIONAL
DUMP THE P UMP DAY ON JUNE 15, 2017
WHEREAS, June 15, 2017 marks the 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day as a day that
encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, revitalize communities, protect
the environment, and improve the quality of life for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, people who ride public transportation in Northeastern Illinois can save up to
$11,041 per year, based on today's gas prices, the cost of owning a car and the average unreserved
parking rate; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Authority system ridership has exceeded 600 million
for each year since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Millennials have surpassed Generation X'ers and Baby Boomers as the largest
share of the labor force and they demand good mass transit; and
WHEREAS, more than 60% of those who commute to Chicago's Loop from outside Chicago's
downtown use transit; and
WHEREAS, for every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than
50,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, U.S. home values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near
public transportation with high -frequency service; and
WHEREAS, U.S. public transportation use in the United States reduces our nation's carbon
emissions by 37 million metric tons annually; and
WHEREAS, public transportation plays a major role in maintaining the vitality of many
municipal business districts and provides an option for our residents to commute without using
their automobile.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby join with
other public and private bodies across the country to participate in the 12TH ANNUAL
NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY to encourage transit ridership.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Grossi, Hatzis, Hoefert, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of June, 2017
Arfe . ne A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kum M. Agora jos
Village Clerk.